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RESOLUTION NO. 4737
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A 5-YEAR LEASE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN BENTON-FRANKLIN HEAD START AND THE
CITY OF PASCO FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COMMUNITY CENTER
LOCATED AT 205 S WEHE AVE PASCO, WA.
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco (City) and Benton-Franklin Headstart desire to establish a
Lease agreement for the use of preschool for early childhood education and related activities; and
WHEREAS, the Benton-Franklin Headstart has determined that entering into such Lease
agreement is in the best interest of the organization; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, has after due
consideration, determined that it is in the best interest of the City of Pasco to enter into the Lease
Agreement with Benton-Franklin Headstart at the Premises.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON:
That the City Council of the City of Pasco approves the terms and conditions of the Lease
Agreement between the City of Pasco and Benton-Franklin Headstart as attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit A.
Be It Further Resolved, that the City Manager of the City of Pasco, Washington, is hereby
authorized, empowered, and directed to execute said Agreement on behalf of the City of Pasco.
Be It Further Resolved, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, on this 4th day of May, 2026.
Charles Grimm
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________ ___________________________
Krystle Shanks Ogden Murphy Wallace, PLLC
Deputy City Clerk City Attorney
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CITY OF PASCO
LEASE AGREEMENT
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center
Agreement Number: REC26-030
1. PARTIES. THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into between the City of Pasco, a
Washington Municipal Corporation, hereinafter referred to as “City”, and Benton-Franklin
Head Start, hereinafter referred to as “Lessee”, both sometimes referred to as “Parties”, to lease
certain real properties at Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, as defined in section 3
below, hereinafter referred to as “Premises” on ________________________________.
1.1 The following are the name of the contact person and the mailing address of the City and the
Lessee that are to be used for any official communications relating to this agreement:
CITY LESSEE
City of Pasco, Recreation Services Benton-Franklin Head Start
Brent Kubalek Magen Russell
PO Box 293 1549 Georgia Ave SE, Suite B
Pasco, WA 99301 Richland WA 99352
kubalekb@pasco-wa.gov magenv@bfhs.net
2. TERM. This Agreement shall commence upon full execution, and unless terminated for a
breach or as provided herein, shall continue in full force and effect through December 31,
2030. If mutually agreed upon with the City, Lessee shall have the option to renew the lease
for an additional 5-years upon giving written notice to the City of its intent to exercise the
option at least ninety (90) days in advance of expiration of the lease term and upon agreement
between the City and Lessee of the appropriate monthly rent during the renewal term of the
lease.
Either party may terminate this lease, with no associated monetary penalty, prior to the
expiration of any lease term, by giving the other party six (6) months advance notice of their
intent to terminate the lease.
3. PREMISES. The City hereby leases to the Lessee and Lessee hereby leases and takes from
the City those certain real properties at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in the
City of Pasco, County of Franklin, State of Washington (the “Premises” or “leased Premises”).
The leased Premises consists of the space listed below together with all improvements thereon
and appurtenances thereto, as shown in the attached Exhibit A.
a. 5,030 sq. ft., more or less, of exclusive indoor space at the Martin Luther King Jr.
Community Center – northwest wing of building which includes:
• 2 Classrooms
• Breakroom
• Restrooms
• Offices
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• Kitchen
• Testing room
• Storage rooms
• Service/Laundry room
• Entry and hallways
b. 4,286 sq. ft., more or less, of exclusive fenced/secured exterior play and instruction
space which includes:
1. A fenced play space on the west side of the leased wing
2. A fenced learning/break area on the north side of the leased wing
c. 533 sq. ft., more or less, of shared space which includes:
1. Community room
2. Single Stall Restroom
NOTE: Section c. is shared use space. Lessee will work with City to establish
procedures to accommodate the public’s use of this space while maintaining
compliance with all applicable state, federal, and/or other governing regulations to
which Lessee is subject regarding student safety, etc.
4. FEES/RENT. Monthly fees assessed Lessee by City shall be understood to include rent and
all utilities as outlined in Section 8 below.
4.1 Lessee and City hereby recognize that the assessed fair market value (FMV) of the leased
indoor and exterior space, as reported by SVN Retter & Company, as of March 2026 was
$3,504.44 as shown in Exhibit B.
4.2 Lessee and City hereby do also recognize that, due to the updated and remodeled facility
and the expanded exclusive use space, the current assessed fair market value, reported in
section 4.1 above, represents a significant 22% increase over the $2,853 monthly
assessment paid by the Lessee in January 2025 prior to the remodel.
4.3 In recognition of section 4.1 and 4.2 above, the facts that the remodel was designed with
City’s services in mind, the Lessee’s continued use of the facility was a significant
contributing factor to the securing of the grants that made the remodel possible, the
Lessee’s federal funding prohibits them from ever paying lease payments over FMV and
the City’s desire to continue serving the youth of Pasco through the Lessee’s continued use
of the Premises. The Parties hereby agree to the following starting monthly fee and 2%
yearly increase payment schedule over the term of the agreement with the understanding
that Lessee will conduct a Fair Market Value Assessment by year end 2028 and report to
the Lessor.
2026: $3,400; 2027: $3,468; 2028: $3,537.36; 2029: $3,608.11; 2030: $3,680.27
4.4 The Lessee will be billed monthly based on the amounts delineated above. Payment shall
be due within 30 days of the invoice date and shall be payable to the City at the address
shown above or to such other address as the City may designate by written notice as
provided herein. All payments shall be made without demand, deduction, setoff, or
counterclaim.
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4.5 Leasehold Tax. Leasehold excise tax is levied pursuant to Chapter 82.29A RCW and shall
be above and beyond the rental amount(s) listed above. The Lessee shall faithfully pay this
tax when due unless Lessee provides the City with proof of exemption from the
Washington State Department of Revenue. If the leasehold excise tax levy changes during
the term of this Agreement, the tax payable hereunder shall, likewise, be correspondingly
changed.
4.6 Lease Damage Deposit: The Lessee will pay a $500 damage deposit, due at time of first
month’s rent. This deposit will be held to the end of the lease term and then returned less
any costs incurred due to damages. Should the contract be extended beyond the original
term, the deposit may be rolled forward.
4.7 In the event that the monthly operating costs to the City increase by ten percent (10%)
or more during the term of this lease, the additional operating costs shall be passed onto
the Lessee by an increase in the monthly rental equal to the increase in operating cost.
Operating costs include maintenance services, utilities and other direct out-of-the pocket
expenses of the City for maintenance and operation of the Martin Luther King Jr.
Community Center facility.
5. USE OF LEASED PREMISES. Lessee agrees that the leased premises shall be used by the
Lessee exclusively as a preschool for early childhood education and related activities. Such
use shall conform with applicable City ordinances and State and Federal laws. No other usage
of the building shall be allowed unless prior written consent is obtained from the City Manager,
which shall be granted or not granted at the absolute discretion of the City, it being understood
that it is the purpose of the City to maintain the neighborhood and preserve the building.
5.1 When available and desired, the Lessee may use adjacent gym when not required for City
purposes, including the recreational programs and activities sponsored by the YMCA or
subsequent future Lessees at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center.
In such event, Lessee shall not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color,
religion, age, sex, national origin, or physical handicap, and further understands and agrees
to comply with the City’s Nondiscrimination in Community Athletics Policy and with the
Fair Play in Community Sports Act.
Lessee agrees to maintain a safe environment for all participants in such playground or
gym facilities. In the event the Lessee suspects a youth participant has sustained an injury,
including but not limited to concussion or other head injury, the youth participant shall be
removed from participation immediately and the participant’s parents or guardians shall be
contacted immediately. In the event of an emergency relating to the health and safety of a
participant, Lessee shall call 911 and report the emergency immediately.
5.2 Lessee shall not exceed the posted room occupancy signs posted for fire safety, nor shall
any flammable materials or open flames be permitted within the premises.
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5.3 City and Lessee acknowledge that the Premises are located within a community center that
is undergoing, and will continue to undergo, multi-phase renovation and construction
activities (“Construction Activities”). Lessee understands and agrees that such
Construction Activities may occur during the Term of this Lease and may result in
temporary disruptions or limitations to Lessee’s use and enjoyment of the Premises and
surrounding facilities.
5.3.1 Scope of Possible Disruptions. Lessee expressly acknowledges that Construction
Activities may include, but are not limited to:
1. Restricted or Temporary Elimination of Access to the Lessee’s primary
entrance or other access points to the Premises;
2. Limited, Restricted, or No Access to the Onsite Parking Lot, including
temporary closures or re-routing of vehicular or pedestrian traffic;
3. Limited, Restricted, or No Access to Adjacent Community Facilities,
including without limitation, the park playground and the in-facility
gymnasium; and
4. Intermittent Noise, Dust, Utility Interruptions, and Other Inconveniences
customarily associated with construction work.
5.3.2 No Liability; No Rent Abatement. Lessee agrees that such disruptions shall not
constitute a breach of this Lease by City, provided that City uses commercially
reasonable efforts to minimize material interference with Lessee’s operations.
Lessee further agrees that no rent abatement, damages, or other compensation shall
be owed or available as a result of such Construction Activities or resulting
disruptions, except to the extent required by applicable law.
5.3.3 Cooperation. Lessee agrees to reasonably cooperate with City and its contractors
in facilitating Construction Activities, including complying with temporary access
modifications, safety directives, and relocation of entry points when necessary.
6 ACCEPTANCE BY LESSEE. Lessee has inspected and knows the condition of the premises
and accepts the same in their present condition (subject to ordinary wear, tear and deterioration
in the event the term commences after the date hereof and to the rights of present or former
occupants, if any, to remove movable property), including the interior surfaces of exterior
walls.
7 MAINTENANCE, EQUIPMENT AND IMPROVEMENTS BY LESSEE. Lessee shall
take good care of the premises and the equipment and fixtures therein. At the expiration of the
term, Lessee shall surrender the premises in a condition ready for immediate reoccupation, in
as good condition as the reasonable use thereof will permit. All damage or injury to the leased
premises not caused by fire and other casualty, as set forth in Section 16 hereof, and all damage
to glass shall be promptly repaired by the Lessee.
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7.1 All improvements to the leased premises made by the Lessee shall be first approved by
City. All building repairs, alterations, additions, improvements, installation, equipment and
fixtures, by whomsoever installed or erected (except such business trade fixtures belonging
to Lessee as can be removed without damage to or leaving incomplete the premises or
building) shall belong to City and remain on and be surrendered with the premises as part
thereof, at the expiration of this lease or any extension thereof.
7.2 Any needed repair and/or replacement of appliances shall be the responsibility of
whomsoever of the Parties were responsible for the installation of such Appliances.
7.3 Lessee agrees to cut/maintain all grass and landscape areas within the exterior fenced areas
on the North and West sides of the building, as included in this agreement.
8 UTILITIES AND CUSTODIAL SERVICES. City shall furnish and pay for all electricity,
gas, water, fuel, or any services or utilities used in or assessed against the premises, unless
otherwise herein expressly provided. City shall also be responsible for removal of garbage
from the leased premises.
8.1 Lessee shall be responsible for charges billed to City for “false alarms” on the premises
security system when such charges are incurred as a result of Lessee’s failure to properly
disarm system during use of the premises by Lessee.
8.2 Lessee will provide, at its own expense, data, internet and phone services. Lessee will
coordinate with and receive approval from City for the installation of these services and
any corresponding modification to the facility the installations may require.
8.3 Lessee will provide, at its own expense, custodial services for the premises leased herein.
9 CITY’S REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS. City hereby
represents and warrants to Lessee that it has the full right, power and authority to lease the
Premises to Lessee. Except as specifically set forth herein, neither City nor its agents have
made any representations with respect to the Premises. No rights, easements, or licenses are
acquired by Lessee by implication or otherwise except as expressly set forth in the provisions
of this Agreement. The taking of possession of the leased property by the Lessee shall be
conclusive evidence that the Premises were in good condition at the time possession was taken.
LESSEE ACCEPTS THE PREMISES AS-IS.
10 QUIET ENJOYMENT. City agrees that so long as Lessee observes and performs all of the
agreements and covenants required of it hereunder, Lessee shall peaceably and quietly have,
hold and enjoy the Premises for the Term without any encumbrance, interference or hindrance
by City, its agents or employees.
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11 TAXES. Lessee shall pay all taxes assessed against and levied upon Lessee’s trade fixtures,
and all other personal property of Lessee contained in or around the Premises.
12 INDEMNIFICATION / HOLD HARMLESS. Lessee shall defend, indemnify, and hold
harmless the City, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers from and against any and
all claims, injuries, damages, losses or suits including attorney fees, which arises out of (a) the
use or occupancy of the Premises by Lessee or its employees, agents, contractors, invitees, or
licensees; (b) the operation of Benton-Franklin Head Start; (c) any act, error, or omission, or
willful misconduct of Lessee or its employees, agents, contractors, invitees, or licensees; (d)
any failure by Lessee to comply with applicable laws, regulations, licensing requirements, or
accreditation standards applicable to such providers; and (e) any injury to or death of any
person (including minors) or damage to property occurring in or about the Premises, except
only such injury or damage as shall have been occasioned by the sole negligence of the City.
12.1 However, should a court of competent jurisdiction determine that this Agreement is
subject to RCW 4.24.115, then, in the event of liability for damages arising out of bodily
injury to persons or damages to property caused by or resulting from the concurrent
negligence of the Lessee, and the City, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers,
the Lessee’s liability, including the duty and cost to defend, hereunder shall be only to
the extent of the Lessee’s negligence. It is further specifically and expressly understood
that the indemnification provided herein constitutes the Lessee’s waiver of immunity
under Industrial Insurance, Title 51 RCW, solely for purposes of this indemnification.
This waiver has been mutually negotiated by the parties. The provisions of this section
shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
12.2 No liability shall attach to the City by reason of entering into this Agreement except as
expressly provided herein.
13 INSURANCE. The Lessee shall procure and maintain for the duration of the Agreement,
insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which may arise from
or in connection with the Lessee’s operation and use of the Premises.
13.1 Minimum Scope of Insurance. Lessee shall obtain insurance of the types described
below:
13.1.1 Commercial General Liability insurance shall be written on Insurance Services
Office (ISO) occurrence form GC 00 01 and shall cover premises and contractual
liability. The City shall be named as insured on Lessee’s Commercial General
Liability insurance policy using ISO Additional Insured Managers or Citys of
Premises Form CG 20 11 or a substitute endorsement providing equivalent
coverage.
13.1.2 Property insurance shall be written on an all-risk basis.
13.2 Minimum Amounts of Insurance. Lessee shall maintain the following insurance limits:
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13.2.1 Commercial General Liability insurance shall be written with limits no less than
$2,000,000 each occurrence, $2,000,000 general aggregate.
13.2.2 Property insurance shall be written covering the full value of Lessee’s property and
improvements with no coinsurance provisions.
13.3 Other Insurance Provisions. The insurance policies are to contain, or be endorsed to
contain, the following provisions for Commercial General Liability insurance:
13.3.1 The Lessee’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance with respect to the
City. Any Insurance, self-insurance, or insurance pool coverage maintained by the
City shall be excess of the Lessee’s insurance and shall not contribute with it.
13.3.2 The Lessee’s insurance shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be
cancelled by either party, except after thirty (30) days prior written notice by
certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the City.
13.4 Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M.
Best rating of not less than A:VII.
13.5 Verification of Coverage. Lessee shall furnish the City with original certificates and a
copy of the mandatory endorsements, including but not necessarily limited to the
additional insured endorsement, evidencing the insurance requirements of the Lessee.
13.6 Notice of Cancellation. The Lessee shall provide the City with written notice of any
policy cancellation within two (2) business days of their receipt of such notice.
13.7 City Full Availability of Lessees Limits. If the Lessee maintains higher insurance limits
than the minimums shown above, the City shall be insured for the full available limits of
Commercial General and Excess or Umbrella liability maintained by the Lessee,
irrespective of whether such limits maintained by the Lessee are greater than those
required by this Agreement or whether any certificate of insurance furnished to the City
evidences limits of liability lower than those maintained by the Lessee.
13.8 Failure to Maintain Insurance. Failure on the part of the Lessee to maintain the insurance
as required shall constitute a material breach of contract, upon which the City may, after
giving five (5) business days’ notice to the Lessee to correct the breach, immediately
terminate the Agreement or, at its discretion, procure or renew such insurance and pay
any and all premiums in connection therewith, with any sums so expended to be repaid
to the City on demand, or at the sole discretion of the City, offset against funds due the
Lessee from the City.
13.9 Waiver of Subrogation. Lessee and City hereby release and discharge each other from
all claims, losses and liabilities arising from or caused by any hazard covered by property
insurance on or in connection with the Premises. This release shall apply only to the
extent that such claim, loss or liability is covered by insurance.
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13.10 City’s Property Insurance. City shall purchase and maintain during the term of the
Agreement, all-risk property insurance covering the Premises for their full replacement
value without any coinsurance provisions. If the City is a member of a self-insured risk
pool membership, such membership will satisfy the listed requirements.
14 DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION; CONDEMNATION. If the Premises are damaged or
destroyed in whole or in part; or if the Premises or a substantial portion thereof were taken by
condemnation or under the power of eminent domain, City may, at its option, elect to terminate
this Agreement.
15 DAMAGE TO PROPERTY ON PREMESIS. Lessee agrees that all property of every kind
and description kept, stored, or placed in or on the premises shall be at Lessee’s sole risk and
hazard and that City shall not be responsible for any loss or damage to any of such property
resulting from fire, explosion, water, steam, gas, electricity, or the elements, whether or not
originating in the premises, caused by or from leaks or defects in or breakdown of plumbing,
piping, wiring, hearing, or any other facility, equipment, or fixtures or any other cause or act
except resulting from the gross negligence of City or anyone for whom City may be
responsible.
16 DAMAGE BY CASUALTY. In case the leased premises shall be destroyed or shall be so
damaged by fire or other casualty, as to become untenantable, then in such event, at the option
of the City, this lease shall terminate from the date of such damage or destruction and the
Lessee shall immediately surrender such premises and all interest therein to City, and Lessee
shall pay rent only to the time of such surrender. City shall exercise such option to terminate
this lease by notice in writing delivered to Lessee within ten (10) days after such damage or
destruction. In case City shall not elect to terminate this lease, in such event, this lease shall
continue in full force and effect and the City shall repair the leased premises with all reasonable
promptitude, placing the same in as good a condition as they were at the time of the damage
or abate in proportion to the extent and duration of untenantability. In either event Lessee shall
remove all rubbish, debris, merchandise, furniture, equipment, and other personal property,
within ten (10) days after the request of the City. If the leased premises shall be only slightly
injured by fire or the elements, so as not to render the same untenantable and unfit by
occupancy, then the City shall repair the same within a reasonable time, and in that case the
rent shall not abate. No compensation or claim shall be made by or allowed to the Lessee by
reason of any inconvenience or annoyance arising from the necessity of repairing any portion
of the building or the leased premises, however, the necessity may occur.
17 SURRENDER AT EXPIRATION. Upon expiration of the Agreement term or earlier
termination on account of default, Lessee shall surrender the Premises in the same condition
as at the commencement of the Agreement, reasonable wear and tear expected.
18 DEFAULT. Lessee shall be in default of this Agreement if it fails to comply with any term
or condition or fulfill any obligation of the Agreement. In the event of a default, this
Agreement may be terminated at the option of City by written notice to Lessee. Whether or
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not the Agreement is terminated by the election of Lessee or otherwise, City shall be entitled
to recover damages from Lessee and reserves any other remedy available to the City under the
Agreement and/or applicable law.
19 WAIVER. The rights and remedies of the City under this lease, as well as those provided or
accorded by law, shall be cumulative, and none shall be exclusive of any other rights or
remedies hereunder or allowed by law. A waiver by City of any breach or breaches, default or
defaults, of Lessee hereunder shall not be deemed or construed to be a continuing waiver of
such breach of default nor as a waiver of or permission, expressed or implied, for any
subsequent breach or default, and it is agreed that the acceptance by City of any installment of
rent subsequent to the date of same should have been paid hereunder, shall in no manner alter
or affect the covenant and obligation of Lessee to pay subsequent installments of rent promptly
upon the due date thereof. No receipt of money by City after the termination in any way of
this lease shall re-instate, continue, or extend the term above demised.
20 BANKRUPTCY. Neither this lease or any interest therein nor any estate hereby created shall
pass to any trustee or receiver in bankruptcy or to any other receiver or assignee for the benefit
of creditors by operation of law during the term of this lease or any renewal thereof.
21 COVENANTS TO RUN WITH THE PREMISES. The covenants herein contained shall
run with the premises hereby let and bind the heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, and
successors of the City and Lessee respectively. Consent of City to assignment, and acceptance
of rent from assignee of the Lessee shall not release the Lessee from his obligation to pay rent
and comply with other conditions of this lease.
22 MISCELLANEOUS.
22.1 Environmental Compliance By Lessee. Lessee shall not cause or permit any Hazardous
Material to be brought upon, kept or used in or about the Premises.
22.2 Signs. Lessee shall not erect signage without City’s prior written consent.
22.3 Non-waiver. Waiver by either party of strict performance of any provision of this
Agreement shall not be a waiver or of prejudice to the party’s right to require strict
performance of the same provision or any other provision in the future.
22.4 Notices. Any notice required or permitted under this Agreement shall be deemed to
have been given when actually delivered or 72 hours after deposited in the United
States mail as certified mail addressed to the address provided in this Agreement or to
such other address as may be specified from time to time by either of the parties in
writing.
22.5 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence of the performance of each of the obligations
under this Agreement.
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22.6 Recording of Agreement. This Agreement shall not be recorded.
22.7 Lessee shall observe reasonable Rules and Regulations established and amended by
City regarding Lessee’s activities on the Premises.
22.8 Assignment. Lessee shall not assign, transfer or grant to any third party the right to
occupy the Premises or to sell food or beverages as granted under this Agreement.
22.9 Alterations, Improvements And Additions. Lessee shall make no alterations,
improvements or additions to the Premises or the facility at which the Premises is
located, without prior written approval of the City.
22.10 Compliance with Laws, Ordinances and Regulations. Lessee shall comply with all
laws, ordinances and regulations of any governmental agency or public authority
having jurisdiction over the Lessee’s provision or Child Care Services at the Premises.
22.11 Responsible Party. The contact person provided by the Lessee in 1.1 is the responsible
party in an emergency (24 hours per day; 7 days per week availability).
19. ENTIRE AGREEMENT, APPLICABLE LAW, VENUE. This Agreement between the
parties consists in its entirety of this document and any exhibits, schedules or attachments.
Any modification of this Agreement or change order affecting this Agreement shall be in
writing and signed by both parties. This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in
accordance with the laws of the State of Washington. Venue for any action arising out of the
performance, breach or enforcement of this Agreement shall lie in Franklin County,
Washington.
20. AUTHORIZATION. By signature below, each party warrants that they are authorized and
empowered to execute this Agreement binding the City and Lessee respectively.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed or caused this instrument to be
executed as of the day and year first above written.
CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON BENTON-FRANKLIN HEADSTART
Harold L. Stewart II, City Manager Magen Russell, Executive Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Ogden Murphy Wallace, City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
Page 1 - Total Indoor
Space
Page 2 - Shared Use
Space
Page 3 - Exclusive Outdoor
Space
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